CVE-2021-0579 Information disclosure in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android WiFi driver allows proximal attackers to read out-of-bounds memory, leading to information disclosure without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0579?
CVE-2021-0579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In wifi driver, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure to a proximal attacker with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-187231636
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0579?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-187231636, ASB-A-187231636, GHSA-ffhm-887w-w24q, M-ALPS05551426.